The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn, New York, pays chilling tribute to the 11,500 Americans and allies who died aboard British prison ships during the American Revolution.
On this day in history, Sgt. William Carney received the Congressional Medal of Honor — the first African American so honored — for his protection of the American flag during the Civil War.
Clarence McCallister, a Pittsburgh heavy equipment specialist and deacon at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church, leaped from the pews to tackle a gunman who barged in Sunday.
Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, 50, started his law enforcement career eight years ago after first serving as an unpaid volunteer, his brother said.
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